Possum proofing is the work that stops possums getting back into your roof. Removing a possum on its own only solves half the problem. If the gap it used is still open, the same possum or a new one will often move back in within weeks. Proofing closes every opening the crew can find, not just the one the possum was using.
Homes in Mount Gravatt have a mix of roof types, and each one has its own weak spots. Tiled roofs often have gaps under the ridge capping or where tiles have shifted. Metal roofs can have openings where the sheets meet the fascia or at the ends of the roof. Timber homes often have small spaces where wall boards meet the eaves, and older gable vents can be loose or rusted through.
The crew we book walks around the house and checks the roof line from inside and out. They use galvanised mesh, metal flashing and screws that suit your roof, and they shape each piece to fit the gap so it sits neatly. Where a possum is still in the roof, they fit a one-way door first and seal that spot once it has left.
- A check of the whole roof line and eaves
- Mesh fitted over gable vents and openings
- Gaps under ridge caps and tiles closed off
- Openings at fascia and gutter lines sealed
- Notes on any spots that need a builder or roofer
Proofing is often booked straight after possum removal, but it can also be done before a problem starts. Many people in Mount Gravatt book it after they hear a possum on the roof but not yet inside. Call 07 3543 7764 to book a proofing visit.
